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A19 ERK

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,748 mi
Last recorded135,748 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 ERK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 135,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 118,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 118,332 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,083 miles

both headlamps frosting o/s/front tyre outer edge worn n/s/front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 16 May 2014 104,164 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 97,681 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 94,645 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,078 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 88,078 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,620 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 49,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,363 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 34,752 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,740 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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A19 ERK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 ERK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A19 ERK registered?

A19 ERK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is A19 ERK safe to buy?

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